1. A dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
   "The olive drab colour of the building's exterior made it blend into the urban landscape";
   - drab
    
2. (military) military uniform of the United States Army; made from cloth of a dull olive colour
   "The soldiers donned their olive drabs for the parade";
   - olive-drab uniform
    
3. A cloth of an olive-brown colour used for military uniforms
   "The soldiers' olive drab uniforms blended well with the forest environment"

1. Of a light brownish green colour
   "The soldiers wore olive-drab uniforms for camouflage";
   - drab

See also: chromatic

Type of: cloth, fabric, material, military uniform, olive, textile

Encyclopedia: Olive drab